Committee Listings

It shall be the duty of the Credentials Committee to report immediately after the Association convenes for the purpose of passing on the credentials of delegates and their membership dues, and to make their annual report to the Association as soon as they have completed their duties.

The Finance Committee shall review all bills paid by the Association, review the books of the executive director, and review the ensuing year’s proposed budget, making recommendations if needed, and report in full regarding the finances of the Association at the annual meeting. This committee shall recommend to the Executive Board registration fees for the Annual Training Conference and Convention.

The Memorial Committee shall compile a list of deceased members of this Association for the past year and make all arrangements for holding an appropriate memorial service during the Annual Training Conference and Convention. The Memorial Committee may present the memorial resolution to the delegates for their approval during the memorial service.

It shall be the duty of this committee to consult the host city committee, to cooperate in the selection of suitable sites and hydrants for any SFFMA sanctioned competition, to see that all necessary equipment is available and in place for the running of such races, and that the races are conducted in accordance with the Association’s racing rules.

It shall be the duty of this committee to receive from the delegates of the several district associations of this State the winning posters from their respective districts, to see that they are suitably displayed by division, in an area or room assigned to them and to select a competent staff judge and report the first, second, and third place winners in each of the kindergarten, primary, middle, intermediate, junior high, and high school divisions at the final session of the Annual Training Conference and Convention.

The Constitution and By-Laws Committee will review, study, and edit all proposed changes with the submitting body’s approval, publish and distribute with the committee’s recommendation for approval or rejection to all District Secretaries on or before March 15. All proposed changes to the Constitution and By-Laws will be presented at the Annual Training Conference and Convention by the committee for final action by the voting delegates. The Constitution and By-Laws Committee is charged with the duty of keeping the Constitution and By-Laws current and correct and in keeping with the goals of the Association. The Constitution and By-Laws Committee may submit changes to the Constitution and By-Laws that are a clarification of an Article or Section, correct grammar or misspelling, and submit any Article or Section at the direction and approval of the Executive Board.

It shall be the duty of this committee to assist as necessary and at the request of the President.

This committee shall consist of one (1) member from the Certification Board, Fire Marshal Committee, TEMSB Board, TIESB Board, TEEX, International and an Executive Board Liaison.

It shall be the duty of this committee to select speakers and training workshops for the upcoming Annual Training Conference and Convention.

This committee shall contact potential speakers, collect speaker proposals, select workshops (speakers) for the upcoming Annual Training Conference and Convention and work with the Association Meeting Planner on scheduling selected workshops.

The president shall appoint such subcommittees for this committee as deemed necessary to perform the duties of the committee.

It shall be the duty of this committee to work closely with the host liaison on driving contest requirements, the selection of a suitable site for the annual Association Driving Contest, to see that all necessary equipment is available and in place and that the contest is conducted in accordance with the Association’s Driving Contest rules.

It shall be the duty of this committee to work closely with host liaison, exhibitors, and the State Office in planning and layout of the indoor/outdoor exhibit area.

It shall be the duty of this committee to review all nominees, and select the State Firefighter of the Year and the State EMS Responder of the Year.

It shall be the duty of this committee to work closely with the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association Executive Board to study and take necessary action on such legislative matters as may come to their attention; to initiate and promote such legislation as may be necessary to preserve and promote the best interests of the firefighters of Texas.

It shall be the duty of this committee to work closely with the host liaison on the golf tournament requirements, and the selection of a suitable site for the annual Association Golf Tournament.

It shall be the duty of this committee to assist as necessary and at the request of the President.

It will be the duty of the committee to receive proposals, visit all prospective sites, and negotiate with the appropriate facilities. All proposals will be reviewed and the top three (3) sites shall be visited. All sites shall be visited before the Annual Conference in June, so recommendations could be made to the Executive Board. Then the Executive Board shall recommend three (3) sites for the Convention Delegates to vote for acceptance or rejection.

The Executive Board shall have their recommendations submitted by the end of the Annual Conference so prospective sites can be placed on the ballots for the Annual Conference & Convention Proceedings.

This Committee shall consist of the Executive Director, the Association Meeting Planner, two (2) representatives from the current Executive Board and two (2) Past Presidents who shall be appointed by the incoming Association President after the Annual Conference and Convention Proceedings.

It shall be the duty of this committee to coordinate and represent non-U.S.-based SFFMA Members and Departments regarding matters of training, recruitment and certification.

It shall be the duty of this committee to meet and confer as often as needed in order to:

A) Provide recommendations and guidelines for actions to help eliminate firefighter injury and death by increasing firefighters’ health, wellness and fitness.

B) Provide recommendations and guidelines for safety considerations to fire departments in managing fire department duties and responsibilities.

C) Work with regulatory groups to help review, investigate and assist in determining the factors surrounding line of duty deaths, line of duty injuries, and near-miss situations. Take that information and provide lessons learned to the association members to help prevent further, similar events.

D) Committee members will be comprised of subject-matter experts in health and safety.

E) Provide recommendation and Guidelines for medical action plan at conference.

It shall be the duty of this committee to meet and confer as often as needed in order to:

A) Provide recommendations and guidelines for actions to help eliminate firefighter injury and death by increasing firefighters’ health, wellness and fitness.

B) Provide recommendations and guidelines for safety considerations to fire departments in managing fire department duties and responsibilities.

C) Work with regulatory groups to help review, investigate and assist in determining the factors surrounding line of duty deaths, line of duty injuries, and near-miss situations. Take that information and provide lessons learned to the association members to help prevent further, similar events.

D) Committee members will be comprised of subject-matter experts in health and safety.

E) Provide recommendation and Guidelines for medical action plan at conference.

It shall be the duty of this committee to meet and confer as often as needed in order to:

A) Determine and make recommendations for education, training, and support for departments that have both volunteers and career members.

B) The committee makeup shall be chief officers of combination departments or career chiefs serving combination departments.

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